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The most beautiful masks of the Venice Carnival

Carnival in Venice is a celebration with a history of almost a thousand years. True, from the beginning of the 20th century until 1979, the event was banned for political reasons and only thanks to the legendary Federico Fellini, who enlisted the support of Pope John Paul II, the masquerade tradition was restored. Therefore, the holiday is celebrated on an incredible scale every year and in our time.

In early February, the already incredibly beautiful Venice is immersed in the atmosphere of a fairy tale: people wear costumes, masks, music plays in the squares of the city and the carnival begins.

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The main attribute of the Venetian carnival is the mask. The first maxi were made of leather and papier-mâché. Today, such handmade things are becoming less common - they have been replaced by cheap copies of mass production. But even despite this, during the masquerade you can see real fans of their craft, who have been preparing for the finest hour for a whole year: they think through images, select materials, sew costumes, and make masks.

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In total, there are several classic types of Venetian masks:

  • Bauta
  • Colombina (Colombina);
  • Moretta (Moretta);
  • Venetian Dama (Dama);
  • Cat (Gatto);
  • Volto (Volto);
  • Dr. Plague (Dottore Peste).

We have selected the most vivid options for masks for you, so that you can be inspired by ideas and prepare for the 2016 Venice Carnival.

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Carnival is a great reason to visit Venice in February. You can be an outside observer or an active participant in the celebration and costume show. In any case, they enjoy both. To keep the memory of this event forever, we recommend that you use the services of a professional photographer in Venice. Inspiration and travel to you!

If you have already been to the carnival, share your photos in the comments!

Watch the video: CARNEVALE DI VENEZIA LE MASCHERE PIU' BELLE - Venice Carnival the most beautiful masks HD (December 2024).

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